Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., 'Bobby's').

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, first make the noun plural, then add an apostrophe (e.g., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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What is the possessive form of 'scarecrow'?

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The possessive form is 'scarecrow's'.

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Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The dog's leash is red.'

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The possessive noun is 'dog's', indicating that the leash belongs to the dog.

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What is the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns?

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Singular possessive nouns show ownership by one person or thing, while plural possessive nouns show ownership by multiple people or things.

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How do you indicate possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., 'teachers' lounge').

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What is the correct possessive form of 'children'?

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The correct possessive form is 'children's'.

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Fill in the blank: 'The ___ toys are scattered everywhere. (baby)'

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The correct answer is 'baby's', indicating the toys belong to the baby.

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Identify whether 'artists'' is singular or plural possessive.

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'Artists'' is plural possessive, indicating that the paintings belong to multiple artists.